RACIAL PREJUDICE

Racial Prejudice Can Be Changed!

Racial prejudice has been passed down, but needs to be looked at for what it is, sin!

If you have a racial prejudice against any race, I pray that you will be willing to let it go! John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

Although because of our sinful nature and also because of fear and the way our parents have brought us up and influence via the media, false pre-judgments have gotten into each one of our life to some degree. I am saying that does not have to continue! God has given us knowledge and wisdom to overcome racial prejudice, and the Holy Spirit can change your life because of God’s word in the Bible.

One human race

I want to share with you that there is only one race, (the human race). There are many ethics groups within the human race. We are all brothers and sisters who all came from the same Father. But like all families, there is dysfunction in this world. That needs to be worked on and prayed about! This change needs to start with you and I. ~ Bill Greguska

Martin Luther King’s Goal = Stop Racial Prejudice!

My dream is to be able to let others know that a person’s skin color does not make a difference. The only thing that matters is what is in a man or woman’s heart. Read about my personal story of having racial prejudice while growing up. If you are honest, you may find that you have had some racial bias at some point in your life too, but with some effort and prayer that can change.

Get to know one another

The big thing is to start getting to know some people of that race that you haven’t ever gotten to know. God created us as brothers and sisters in Christ; we need to remember that. God changes hearts. Pray about your bias, because God answers the prayers of the righteous. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

There Is No Place In Our Life For Racial Prejudice

Racial prejudice is when you are prejudiced against someone because of the color of their skin or their race. Racial bias is sometimes very subtle, yet those who are being discriminated against can sense the discrimination. The best place to start is with ourselves. If you have prayed for your heart to change, you will notice a difference! You will see that God created all people equal, no matter what color of skin. Thank God for your change of heart, and share what you have learned with others.

My Story Growing Up With Racial Prejudice

You are not the only person with a racial bias. Racial problems are common in the United States. We are all wired with some bias or prejudice at one time or another because of our sin nature. I was raised in an entirely white neighborhood. I didn’t know a black person personally until I was a freshman at Pius XI high school and met my first black friend, Clifford Walker. Clifford and I talked deeper than just talking about our favorite sports teams. We grew and learned from one another. Clifford and I both played on the same basketball team and our common denominator, was just that, basketball. After a couple of years on the same team, we obviously both knew our skin color was different, but we had the same color blood.

Love > Prejudice

Yes, Clifford was raised differently than I was, but that is just par for the course with any relationship. We knew that our goal on the basketball court was the same, to win the conference championship—and we quickly learned that we could win the title if we focused on what we had in common instead of how we were different. Meeting the starting guard Clifford was the very best way to get rid of lies I heard about black people back in 1975.

My story

I share this story with you to prove a point. Anyone or anything we are unfamiliar with can (and usually does) cause us to be uncomfortable to us to some degree. That is where prejudice, fear, and distrust breed and grow. Ignorance fuels the flames of prejudice, and even anger. The way to overcome it is first to talk to God about it, and then to get to know one another! ~ Bill Greguska

Martin Luther King did not give up on his dream, we should not either!

Cedric D Hoard Went to High school With My Son Chris, And Cedric Has Something to Say About Racial Prejudice.

Racial Prejudice With Christians?

What Is My Point in Discussing Racial Prejudice?

Do not settle for any degree of prejudice in your life. Racial bias can become hideous, even to the point of violence or death. Think about the phrase, “People are People.” People are who they are and who they choose to be. Emotions can easily sway those without a moral compass, those who are not using their intellect.

There are countless “good white people, ” and there are countless “good black people.” It would be foolish to say that because one man once said bad things to someone whose feelings were hurt, that ALL people of that race will say bad things to this person or others, hurting their feelings. That would be utterly foolish, irrational, and wrong.

What Can We Do About Racial Prejudice?

Then why do we judge a whole race of people just because one or a few so-called “bad people” of the opposite race have wronged someone? James 2:8-13 If you keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself, ”you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Problem/Solution

Some will say that there are problems in our city,Others, will say the problem is self-pity?

Some will say that we need more jobs,Others, will say there aretoo many mobs?

Some will say we need better schools,Others, will say weneed stricter rules?

Some will say there is too much crime,Others, will say there isn’t much time?

Some will say we don’t know what to do,Others, will say our city is like a zoo?

Some will say the problem is sin,Others, will say, “Have you been drinking?”

Some will say the problem is lack of hope,Others, will say they just do not know how to cope?

The answer is Jesus and He alone will be the one that sets the tone!

He shed His blood for the forgiveness of sin and he is more than willing to bring you in. If you have faith in forgiveness of sin

Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Solution: Paul had reason to forget what was behind he was a murderer. Once you have put your faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ our hope is in Christ. We can let go of the past and look forward to what God will help us become. Don’t dwell on your past. Instead grow in the knowledge of God. Realize you are forgiven. Look forward to a fuller and more meaningful life, because your hope is in Jesus Christ. ~ Mike Hayden

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The stance I took was there is no room for racial bias anywhere in sports. I believe that was basically all I said about it. Certainly, I was cast as an abolitionist. Death threats came. Hate mail came. ~ Barry Larkin

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10